[2026] Easy J-Pop and Japanese Rock Songs Recommended for Beginner Bassists
The idea that bass is a plain, background position is a thing of the past.
In fact, there have always been countless stars—both overseas and in Japan—who show us the appeal of low-end with their incredibly cool bass playing.
That said, recent J-POP and Japanese rock often feature complex rhythm patterns, and some of you may have tried picking up the bass only to find it too difficult and ended up giving up.
So this time, we’re introducing classic J-POP and Japanese rock tracks that feature simple yet cool bass lines—perfect for beginner bassists who’ve gotten the basics down and are ready for a challenge.
Master these songs and take the next step beyond beginner!
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[2026] Easy J‑Pop and Japanese Rock Picks Recommended for Beginner Bassists (21–30)
asking for the moonKANA-BOON
A song by the three-piece rock band KANA-BOON, formed in a high school light music club and popular for their lyrics written from a unique perspective and tight rock sound.
This is an arrangement of a track included on their self-produced second album “Wakattenai no wa Boku datta,” featuring catchy lyrics that weave in both male and female viewpoints and emotions.
The fingering is simple, making it approachable for beginner bassists, but it’s important to keep the rhythm steady because there are many phrases that enter on the off-beat right after breaks.
Also, be mindful of the phrase that intertwines with the melody in the second A section; it isn’t very fast, so treat it as a spotlight moment for the bass and practice it well.
Trash human, me.yangusukinii
Young Skinny is a four-piece rock band formed via social media around vocalist-songwriter Kayau.
Their song “Gomi Ningen, Ore” (“Trash Human, Me”) from their first album, “If You Put It Into a Song, I Thought You Could Get Away With Anything,” pairs decadent lyrics with a fresh arrangement that seems to make the title stand out even more.
The bass line is rooted in simple root-note playing yet features ear-catching accents, making it easy but still prominent.
It’s a recommended track for beginner bassists who’ve gotten used to root playing or are starting to get bored with just roots.
At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi
Elephant Kashimashi is a four-piece rock band known for hit songs like “Koyoi no Tsuki no Yō ni” and “Oretachi no Ashita.” Their 10th single, “Kanashimi no Hate,” was released as a double A-side with “Shigatsu no Kaze.” The bass line moves quite busily, but because the structure is simple and the track is under three minutes long, it should be easy for beginner bassists to learn.
With its relaxed tempo, it’s a lyrical rock tune that invites you to take it on calmly.
To tell you the truth,yangusukinii
Hontou wa ne, which conveys the bittersweet feelings of young love straight and true, is one of Young Skinny’s signature songs.
It moves forward with a steady rhythm from the intro, supported by a bassline that highlights the vocals.
In the chorus, the number of notes increases, and by consciously emphasizing dynamics in a plucking style, you can express the song’s development.
Since it proceeds at a mid-tempo that showcases both piano and band performance, it’s well-suited for practicing careful playing while maintaining a consistent rhythm.
It’s a practice piece for beginner bassists that helps you develop expressiveness and fundamentals at the same time.
LinkL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
The exhilarating rock number “Link” is a crowd-pleaser at L’Arc~en~Ciel’s live shows.
The bass centers on a fast 8-beat tempo, and the chorus expands the range, making it good practice for position shifts.
It requires producing even notes and serves as solid training to improve coordination between the right and left hands.
The chord progression is easy to grasp, and repeated playing helps build stability.
It’s also well-suited for beginner bass practice to get used to speed.
You don’t get it.WurtS
“Wakattenai yo,” with its pleasantly bouncy beat, features a bass line that underpins Wurts’s pop sound with rich low end.
While centered on root notes, it also brings in tight rhythmic subdivisions and octave jumps, making it great fundamental practice for steady right-hand picking and left-hand position shifts.
Because the rests placed over a four-on-the-floor groove can make or break the feel, it’s also ideal for sharpening your sense of rhythm.
By locking into the tempo and repeating the line, you can internalize the groove—making this a perfect practice piece for beginner bassists.
Rock ‘n’ roll won’t stop.Shinsei Kamattechan
Since they began their activities in the late 2000s, Shinsei Kamattechan have carved out a unique presence within the 2010s Japanese rock scene, and—helped by the outrageous performances of frontman Noko—have built a fervent fan base.
Their cult popularity is evident in the release of a film inspired by their songs, Shinsei Kamattechan: Rock ’n’ Roll Won’t Stop.
The track that lends its title to the film, Rock ’n’ Roll Won’t Stop, is one of their signature songs, and it’s fresh in our memories that they performed it on THE FIRST TAKE in January 2025, generating a lot of buzz.
The bass part is basically root notes; although a more melodic phrase appears in the chorus, it mostly repeats, so once you learn it, even beginner bassists should be able to play it without trouble.
